Motörhead released 23 studio albums, 10 live recordings, 12 compilation albums and five EPs over a career spanning 40 years. Usually a power trio, they had particular success in the early 1980s with several successful singles in the UK Top 40 chart. The albums Overkill, Bomber, Ace of Spades and, particularly, the live album No Sleep 'til Hammersmith cemented Motörhead's reputation as a top-tier rock band. The band are ranked number 26 on VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock. As of 2016, they have sold more than 15 million albums worldwide.
Most often classified as heavy metal, Motörhead has been credited with being part of and influencing numerous musical scenes, thrash metal and speed metal especially. Lemmy, however, always insisted that they were a rock and roll band. He said that they had more in common with punk bands, but with their own unique sound, Motörhead is embraced in both punk and metal scenes. Their lyrics typically covered such topics as war, good versus evil, abuse of power, promiscuous sex, substance abuse and, most famously, gambling, the latter theme being the focus of their hit song "Ace of Spades".
Lemmy died on 28 December 2015 from cardiac arrhythmia and congestive heart failure, after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. The day after his death, drummer Mikkey Dee and guitarist Phil Campbell both confirmed that Motörhead had disbanded. By 2018, all three members of Motörhead's best-known line-up (Lemmy, Taylor and Clarke) had died.
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Discography
Motörhead (1977)
Overkill (1979)
Bomber (1979)
On Parole (1979)
Ace of Spades (1980)
Iron Fist (1982)
Another Perfect Day (1983)
Orgasmatron (1986)
Rock 'n' Roll (1987)
1916 (1991)
March ör Die (1992)
Bastards (1993)
Sacrifice (1995)
Overnight Sensation (1996)
Snake Bite Love (1998)
We Are Motörhead (2000)
Hammered (2002)
Inferno (2004)
Kiss of Death (2006)
Motörizer (2008)
The Wörld Is Yours (2010)
Aftershock (2013)
Bad Magic (2015)
Trigger
Motörhead Lyrics
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Won't do you no good to flee,
Stalking through the golden state,
Who's bitch do you want to be,
Can't run, can't hide,
Gonna get you wait and see,
You know I'm weird, I know I'm weird,
Now feel your backbone shiver,
Lucky thing for you babe I'm so lazy,
But I'm gonna pull your trigger.
Look over your shoulder,
And all the windows too,
Bow down to the golden calf,
Which bitch is the one for you,
What you need is extra speed,
Cause I'm gonna hit on you,
You know I'm weird, I know I'm weird,
I'm crazy!
Now feel your backbone shiver,
Lucky thing for you babe I'm so lazy,
But I'm gonna pull your trigger.
Know you can't stop,
Move it on over,
But that's another story,
Cause I knew your mama!
Out here in the city,
Just half a mile behind,
Searching for the golden rose,
Which bitch would you like to find,
You can't run forever,
And you're still on my mind.
You know I'm weird, I know I'm weird,
I'm crazy!
Now feel your backbone shiver,
Lucky thing for you babe I'm so lazy,
But I'm gonna pull your trigger.
You know I'm weird, I know I'm weird,
I'm crazy!
Now feel your backbone shiver,
Lucky thing for you babe I'm so lazy,
But I'm gonna pull your trigger.
The lyrics to Motörhead's song Trigger are a wild ride through a dark, twisted mindset. The singer is on the hunt for someone, stalking through California with an air of menace. He taunts his prey, telling them they can't run or hide, and that he's going to "pull their trigger." The lyrics are full of violent imagery, with references to golden calves and golden roses, and the suggestion that the singer is searching for a new victim to claim as his own.
The tone of the song is one of aggression and power, with the singer clearly enjoying the hunt and the terror he is instilling in his prey. The repeated refrain of "You know I'm weird, I know I'm weird, I'm crazy!" adds to the sense of instability and danger, making it clear that the singer is not to be underestimated.
Overall, Trigger is a thrilling and unsettling song that explores the darker side of human nature. It's a powerful reminder of the dangers that can lurk beneath the surface, and a warning to stay aware and vigilant in a world that is often far from safe.
Line by Line Meaning
Running through the darkness,
Fleeing from a dangerous situation won't help.
Won't do you no good to flee,
Escaping won't work.
Stalking through the golden state,
Moving through California in search of something/someone.
Who's bitch do you want to be,
Who do you want to please?
Can't run, can't hide,
No matter what you do, I'll find you.
Gonna get you wait and see,
I'll definitely find you.
You know I'm weird, I know I'm weird,
I'm different and I'm aware of it.
I'm crazy!
I'm totally insane!
Now feel your backbone shiver,
You're scared and I can feel it.
Lucky thing for you babe I'm so lazy,
I may not act on my intentions immediately.
But I'm gonna pull your trigger.
But I'll eventually make my move.
Look over your shoulder,
Be aware of your surroundings.
And all the windows too,
Don't trust that you're completely safe.
Bow down to the golden calf,
Worship something/someone with wealth and power.
Which bitch is the one for you,
Which woman do you want the most?
What you need is extra speed,
You need to move faster.
Cause I'm gonna hit on you,
Because I'm going to come after you.
Know you can't stop,
You can't escape me.
Move it on over,
Make way for me.
But that's another story,
That's a different matter.
Cause I knew your mama!
I have personal history with you.
Out here in the city,
I'm in the city.
Just half a mile behind,
I'm very close to you.
Searching for the golden rose,
Looking for something of value.
Which bitch would you like to find,
Which woman do you desire?
You can't run forever,
You won't be able to escape me forever.
And you're still on my mind.
I'm still thinking about you and your whereabouts.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IAN FRASER KILMISTER, PHILIP ANTHONY CAMPBELL, MICAEL KIRIAKOS DELAOGLOU
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